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Valley County commissioners consider scenic-byway designation and architectural controls for Highway 55
Summary
Commissioners discussed seeking protected scenic-byway designation for Highway 55, developing targeted landscaping and architectural standards for the corridor, and coordinating with ITD and adjacent cities to avoid conflicts with future roadway widening.
During a Feb. 2 workshop, Valley County commissioners discussed giving Highway 55 stronger scenic protections and adding corridor-specific design guidance to the county's implementation plans.
The chair said she would "love to see Highway 55 underneath a protected scenic byway designation with some specific landscaping goals," urging targeted standards rather than countywide architectural controls.…
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